How to implement every possible Yanfly Tips & Tricks effect in MZ with VisuStella plugins

Trihan · 2022-01-11T05:48:12+0900

Hi all. This is by far one of the biggest topics I've seen people asking about, to the point where I've been commissioned twice to make an MZ project containing all of the T&T effects. So I figured I'd make a topic about how to implement them all yourselves. If no other plugins are specified, these can all be done with the free cores. NOTE: Several effects use functions from the Battle Statistics plugin. Although there isn't a VS equivalent of this, I've added the same values via a global passive state which has the following code: Spoiler: Battle Statistics JavaScript: user._killCount ??= 0; user._assistCount ??= 0; user._deathCount ??= 0; if (target.hp 0 ? 1 : 0; } } if (target.hp Spoiler: Molten Giant (skill) Exact JavaScript: cost -= user.mhp - user.hp Percentage JavaScript: cost *= user.hpRate() Spoiler: Chicken Knife (weapon) JavaScript: ATK = $gameSystem.escapeCount(); Spoiler: Tonberry Shop Plugin Manager -> MainMenuCore -> Command Window List -> new entry Symbol: whatever you want Icon: whatever you want STR: Text: "Tonberry Shop" or what you want the menu option to be JS: Show: "$gameSwitches.value(10)" or whatever condition you want (this will make the shop available if switch 10 is on) JS: Ext: "return 1;" or replace 1 with a different common event ID. JS: Run Code: "SceneManager._scene.commandCommonEvent();" The common event setup will be the same as it was in the original T&T. Spoiler: Parallax Mapping Plugin Manager -> EventsMoveCore -> Region Rulings -> Forbid Regions Set up whatever regions you want to restrict movement, then paint those regions on your map as in the original T&T. Spoiler: On Map Encounters Requires the tier 4 Encounter Effects plugin. Event setup is the same as in the original T&T with the exception of the move route. Instead of putting this._chaseRange = 5; into the movement route, put in the event's note. More specific settings are available in the plugin parameters. Spoiler: Hestia Knife (weapon) JavaScript: ATK = user.paramBase(2) * 0.1 + user.level; Spoiler: Regen Scroll This cannot be adapted as VS hasn't ported independent item/upgrade slot functionality. Spoiler: Runic (state) Taunt effects require the tier 2 Aggro Control System plugin. JavaScript: if (this.isMagical() && this.isHpEffect() && value > 0) { value = 0; if (DataManager.isSkill(this.item())) { const mp = user.skillMpCost(this.item()); target.gainMp(mp); } $gameTemp.requestAnimation([target], 58); } Spoiler: Disintegrate (skill) JavaScript: if (target.hp Spoiler: Stat Upgrades Requires the tier 2 Skill Learn System plugin. If you wish to use Job Points for advancement, this will also require the tier 2 Class Change System plugin, but you can achieve the same effect using Skill Points or Ability Points. JavaScript: const id = 0; user._paramPlus[id] += 200; user._upgradeParam ??= []; user._upgradeParam[id] ??= 0; user._upgradeParam[id] += 1; user.forgetSkill(skill.id); user.refresh(); const id = 0; user._upgradeParam ??= []; user._upgradeParam[id] ??= 0; cost = 1000 + user._upgradeParam[id] * 200; The code supplied is for adding 200 to HP per upgrade. Adjust the param ID and additional values according to your needs. (1 = MP, 2 = ATK, 3 = DEF, 4 = MAT, 5 = MDF, 6 = AGI, 7 = LUK) Spoiler: Libra (skill) JavaScript: if (target.isEnemy()) { const id = target._enemyId; $gameSystem.registerDefeatedEnemy(id); } let text = `${target.name()} \\px[100]\\c[4]HP:\\c[0]${target.hp}/${target.mhp}\\px[300]\\c[4]MP:\\c[0]${target.mp}/${target.mmp}\\px[500]\\c[4]TP:\\c[0]${target.tp} \\px[100]\\c[4]ATK:\\c[0]${target.atk}\\px[300]\\c[4]MAT:\\c[0]${target.mat}\\px[500]\\c[4]AGI:\\c[0]${target.agi} \\px[100]\\c[4]DEF:\\c[0]${target.def}\\px[300]\\c[4]MDF:\\c[0]${target.mdf}\\px[500]\\c[4]LUK:\\c[0]${target.luk}`; $gameMessage.add(text); let weakness = ''; let resist = ''; let immune = ''; let absorb = ''; const elements = $dataSystem.elements; for (let i = 0; i 1) { weakness += `${name} `; } else if (rate < 0) { absorb += `${name} `; } else if (rate === 0) { immune += `${name} `; } else if (rate < 1) { resist += `${name} `; } } if (!weakness) weakness = 'None'; if…

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Dark_Ansem

#121 Mar 17, 2023, 09:10 AM Source

Hello, I'm trying to create an accessory which works similarly the phoenix ring, but which works once per battle, as opposed to breaking it, since it is an equipment piece which grants other benefits. What would be the best way to do it, even using other VS plugins?
ATT_Turan

#122 Mar 17, 2023, 03:19 PM Source
Dark_Ansem said:
Hello, I'm trying to create an accessory which works similarly the phoenix ring, but which works once per battle, as opposed to breaking it
I'd just use a switch.
Code:
<JS On Add State> if (target.isActor()) { const ring = $dataArmors[101]; if (target.hasArmor(ring) && !$gameSwitches.value(X)) { $gameSwitches.setValue(X, true); $gameTemp.requestAnimation([target], 42); const hp = Math.floor(target.mhp * 0.25); target.gainHp(hp); } } </JS On Add State>
You'd have to replace the two instances of "X" with the ID of an available switch in your game, then have a turn 0 troop event in every troop that sets the switch to OFF. Or add a post-battle common event that does so, I think the VisuStella Battle Core lets you do that.

This only works correctly if the ring is a unique item. If more than one actor can have it equipped, and it should work once per battle for each of them, I'd change the code entirely and put it into a passive state granted by the ring.
Dark_Ansem

#123 Mar 17, 2023, 04:19 PM Source

ATT_Turan said:
This only works correctly if the ring is a unique item. If more than one actor can have it equipped, and it should work once per battle for each of them, I'd change the code entirely and put it into a passive state granted by the ring.
Could you please elaborate on that, this sounds a bit more flexible and less conflictual with "normal" phoenix rings!

ATT_Turan

#124 Mar 17, 2023, 04:38 PM Source

Dark_Ansem said:

less conflictual

It sounds less conflictual, does it? :wink::guffaw:

Just use mostly the code for Auto-Life with a boolean on the actor.

Code:

<JS Pre-Start Battle>
user.resurrected=false;
</JS Pre-Start Battle>

<JS Post-Apply As Target>
  if ((target.hp <= 0 || target.isDead()) && !target.resurrected) {
    $gameTemp.requestAnimation([target], 49);
    const rate = 0.1;
    const heal = Math.floor(target.mhp * rate);
    target.gainHp(heal);
    target.startDamagePopup();
    target.resurrected=true;
  }
</JS Post-Apply As Target>

Adjust the animation ID and healing math as desired.

Dark_Ansem

#125 Mar 17, 2023, 07:42 PM Source

ATT_Turan said:

It sounds less conflictual, does it? :wink::guffaw:

Just use mostly the code for Auto-Life with a boolean on the actor.

Code:

<JS Pre-Start Battle>
user.resurrected=false;
</JS Pre-Start Battle>

<JS Post-Apply As Target>
  if ((target.hp <= 0 || target.isDead()) && !target.resurrected) {
    $gameTemp.requestAnimation([target], 49);
    const rate = 0.1;
    const heal = Math.floor(target.mhp * rate);
    target.gainHp(heal);
    target.startDamagePopup();
    target.resurrected=true;
  }
</JS Post-Apply As Target>

Adjust the animation ID and healing math as desired.

It's a real word!
Thank you very much. Let me save it, thanks a lot.

whiteswords12

#126 Mar 18, 2023, 02:35 AM Source

Trihan said:

JavaScript:

<JS Post-Start Action>
if (action.isPhysical() && action.isAttack() && action.isHpEffect()) {
$gameTemp.requestAnimation([user], 2);
}
</JS Post-Start Action>

<JS Pre-Damage As User>
if (this.isPhysical() && this.isAttack() && this.isHpEffect() && value > 0) {
value *= 2;
value = Math.ceil(value);
user.removeState(state.id);
}
</JS Pre-Damage As User>

Mind Charge:

JavaScript:

<JS Post-Start Action>
if (action.isMagical() && action.isHpEffect()) {
$gameTemp.requestAnimation([user], 2);
}
</JS Post-Start Action>

<JS Pre-Damage As User>
if (this.isMagical() && this.isHpEffect() && value > 0) {
value *= 2;
value = Math.ceil(value);
user.removeState(state.id);
}
</JS Pre-Damage As User>

Looking at this I think I implemented it right. But how can I tell if the buff worked? Is there an icon or something?

ATT_Turan

#127 Mar 18, 2023, 05:06 AM Source

whiteswords12 said:
Looking at this I think I implemented it right. But how can I tell if the buff worked? Is there an icon or something?
When asking for help, it's a good idea to be precise in your terminology - "buff" means a specific thing in RPG Maker that isn't related to what you're asking about.

Are you using the above code but also following the full instructions from Yanfly's original Tip & Trick video?
Power Charge & Mind Charge (MV Plugin Tips & Tricks) - Yanfly.moe Wiki
If so, the code is going into a state that you apply via a skill. If you give that state an icon, then that icon will show on the actor while they have it.

Kes

#128 Mar 25, 2023, 11:17 AM Source

The Runic (State) is only for a magic taunt, magic damage and MP. I am trying to create a version where it is a physical taunt, physical damage and TP. Have I got the code right? (Probably not, but I live in hope that one day...)

Code:

<Physical Taunt>
<JS Pre-Damage As Target>
if (this.isPhysical() && this.isHpEffect() && value > 0) {
    value = 0;
    if (DataManager.isSkill(this.item())) {
    const tp = user.skillTpCost(this.item());
    // Recover the TP.
    target.gainTp(tp);
  }
    target.startAnimation(58);
}
</JS Pre-Damage as Target>

Thank you

Austrian

#129 Apr 1, 2023, 03:59 PM Source

Does the Tricks & Tips Meajai's Soulstealer work without a Battle Statistics Plugin from VISUSTELLA? Assuming there isn't one, if there is then I missed it somewhere.

I tried using it with the sample core plugins, and it doesn't seem to work at all. I know the original version for MV required the Battle Statistics plugin from Yanfly.

Mainly for the user._killCount.
ATT_Turan

#130 Apr 1, 2023, 05:50 PM Source

Austrian said:
Does the Tricks & Tips Meajai's Soulstealer work without a Battle Statistics Plugin from VISUSTELLA?
Please go back and read the first post in this thread, where you found Mejai's Soulstealer. Your question is addressed at the top :wink:
Dark_Ansem

#131 Apr 20, 2023, 03:28 PM Source

So, I've had a small try and it appears that one Tip which can now be created is Holy Prism - the new selection control works of battle core just fine and the script can work right as it is? What is a tad problematic is the damage formula (for me).

The ones that require definitely more work are Jump (not attempted) and Void shift - as the scripting language seems a bit different in MZ?
ATT_Turan

#132 Apr 20, 2023, 03:48 PM Source

Dark_Ansem said:
So, I've had a small try and it appears that one Tip which can now be created is Holy Prism...What is a tad problematic is the damage formula (for me).
In what way? You can take the damage formula from Yanfly's Tip, delete the comment lines, and delete the line breaks so it's all on one line and goes into the damage formula. For that matter, you can even delete the braces, they're superfluous.

Dark_Ansem said:
The ones that require definitely more work are Jump (not attempted) and Void shift - as the scripting language seems a bit different in MZ?
MV and MZ both use JavaScript. I see Trihan described Jump as a hack but I don't know which part of it actually is wonky at all.

For Void Shift, I see listed in the Battle Core instructions a notetag <Cannot Target User> that you can add. What else doesn't Trihan's version do?
Dark_Ansem

#133 Apr 20, 2023, 04:00 PM Source

ATT_Turan said:
In what way? You can take the damage formula from Yanfly's Tip, delete the comment lines, and delete the line breaks so it's all on one line and goes into the damage formula. For that matter, you can even delete the braces, they're superfluous.
oh, ok then, then even the damage formula is fine, so it can officially be added to the list.

ATT_Turan said:
MV and MZ both use JavaScript. I see Trihan described Jump as a hack but I don't know which part of it actually is wonky at all.

ATT_Turan said:
For Void Shift, I see listed in the Battle Core instructions a notetag <Cannot Target User> that you can add. What else doesn't Trihan's version do?
I thought those two weren't even attempted?
EllTipprro

#134 May 6, 2023, 09:50 AM Source

I'd like to change kyrie eleison in a way that the amount kyrieHp it has scales up with the number of enemies that has a specific state. Something like: user.def * 0.04 * enemies with state.
Is that possible? And if so how?
Trihan

#135 May 6, 2023, 09:58 AM Source

EllTipprro said:
I'd like to change kyrie eleison in a way that the amount kyrieHp it has scales up with the number of enemies that has a specific state. Something like: user.def * 0.04 * enemies with state.
Is that possible? And if so how?
user.def * 0.04 * $gameTroop.members().filter(member => member.isStateAffected(stateId)).length
EllTipprro

#136 May 6, 2023, 10:52 AM Source

Trihan said:
user.def * 0.04 * $gameTroop.members().filter(member => member.isStateAffected(stateId)).length
Working! Thank you!

Dark_Ansem

#137 May 27, 2023, 11:01 AM Source

So, this is a variation of the Tsunami script that is meant to interrupt when the enemy gets hit by a disabling state like stun or berserk

JavaScript:

<JS On Add State>
  user.clearActions();
  let text = '<CENTER>' + user.name() + ' will unleash \\c[4]Tsunami\\c[0] in 3 turns.';
  SceneManager._scene._logWindow._lines.push(text);
  text = '<CENTER>Inflict a state that imposes a restriction on ' + user.name() + ' to cancel it!';
  SceneManager._scene._logWindow._lines.push(text);
  SceneManager._scene._logWindow.refresh();
</JS On Add State>

<JS On Erase State>
  if (user === origin) {
    const skill = 267;
    const target = -2;
    user.forceAction(skill, target);
  }
</JS On Erase State>

<JS Post-Damage As Target>
  let hasRestrictiveState = this.states().some(state => state.restriction !== 'None');
  if (hasRestrictiveState) {
    this.removeState(state.id);
    const text = '<CENTER>' + this.name() + "'s \\c[4]Tsunami\\c[0] is interrupted!";
    SceneManager._scene._logWindow._lines.push(text);
  }
</JS Post-Damage As Target>

But I'm not sure, I think it is redundant? and oops, did I even use the right notetag?

Trihan

#138 May 27, 2023, 11:02 AM Source

Dark_Ansem said:

So, this is a variation of the Tsunami script that is meant to interrupt when the enemy gets hit by a disabling state like stun or berserk

JavaScript:

<JS On Add State>
  user.clearActions();
  let text = '<CENTER>' + user.name() + ' will unleash \\c[4]Tsunami\\c[0] in 3 turns.';
  SceneManager._scene._logWindow._lines.push(text);
  text = '<CENTER>Inflict a state that imposes a restriction on ' + user.name() + ' to cancel it!';
  SceneManager._scene._logWindow._lines.push(text);
  SceneManager._scene._logWindow.refresh();
</JS On Add State>

<JS On Erase State>
  if (user === origin) {
    const skill = 267;
    const target = -2;
    user.forceAction(skill, target);
  }
</JS On Erase State>

<JS Post-Damage As Target>
  let hasRestrictiveState = this.states().some(state => state.restriction !== 'None');
  if (hasRestrictiveState) {
    this.removeState(state.id);
    const text = '<CENTER>' + this.name() + "'s \\c[4]Tsunami\\c[0] is interrupted!";
    SceneManager._scene._logWindow._lines.push(text);
  }
</JS Post-Damage As Target>

But I'm not sure, I think it is redundant? and oops, did I even use the right notetag?

I can't currently think of a better implementation for it.

Dark_Ansem

#139 May 27, 2023, 05:14 PM Source

Trihan said:
I can't currently think of a better implementation for it.
Maybe <JS Post-Apply> would work better to ensure it is not tied to damage?
Trihan

#140 May 27, 2023, 05:36 PM Source

Dark_Ansem said:
Maybe <JS Post-Apply> would work better to ensure it is not tied to damage?
Probably.